The story of Vanguard 500 Index Fund

Vanguard index mutual fund that tracks the S&P 500; launched in 1976 as First Index Investment Trust, the first index mutual fund for individual investors.

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Vanguard 500 Index Fund. Vanguard index mutual fund that tracks the S&P 500; launched in 1976 as First Index Investment Trust, the first index mutual fund for individual investors.

1976

The Vanguard Group founded Vanguard 500 Index Fund.

Launched as First Index Investment Trust.

31 Aug 1976: John C. Bogle founded Vanguard 500 Index Fund.

Launched with a public offering on 31 August 1976 that raised a little more than $11 million.

Vanguard 500 Index Fund owns a stake in The Vanguard Group.

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